Incumbent Democrat Rep. Lincoln Davis was an unlikely target for national Republicans at the beginning of this election season. Now, with only hours to go until polls close, one of Congress’ most conservative Democrats is locked in a fight with GOP nominee and political newcomer Scott DesJarlais.

The campaign has been one of the nastiest in recent memory in Tennessee, including very personal television ads targeting both candidates.

Despite the rancor and what DesJarlais termed a “pretty intense” election, both campaigns said they are confident of victory and that they will be out working voters until the polls close.

Longtime Tennessee Democratic political consultant John Rowley said Davis is out in the district talking to voters today. Rowley added the Davis campaign has not felt the “enthusiasm gap” being reported nationally between an energized GOP base and demoralized Democrats.

“All of the vibe on the ground and the feedback from voters has been overwhelmingly positive,” Rowley said this morning. “We feel like we have run as aggressive a campaign as we ever have before. Despite record-setting special interest spending out of Washington D.C., we’re getting very positive feedback.”

DesJarlais said he is campaigning today with members of his family who have come in to help on election day. The Jasper doctor said he was not surprised at the national attention the 4th District race has received.

“It’s an important time in our country,” DesJarlais said. “…I think we are going to win.”